Angiogram
An angiogram (or angiography) is a medical imaging technique to detect an enlargement, narrowing or blockages in the blood vessels. The technique is used for the heart (coronary angiography), the brain (Neuro-vascular angiography) or the legs (peripheral angiography) One of most common angiograms performed is to visualize the blood in the coronary arteries
Angioplasty
Coronary angioplasty is a procedure to open up narrow or blocked arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), commonly known as coronary angioplasty is a therapeutic procedure to treat the stenotic (narrowed) coronary arteries of the heart found in coronary heart disease. These stenotic segments are due to the build up of cholesterol-laden plaques that form due to atherosclerosis. PCI is usually performed by an interventional cardiologist.
Angioplasty With Stent Implantation
Stents are small, metal scaffolds similar in size and shape to the spring found in a ballpoint pen. These are used to reopen or widen a narrow or blocked artery which is restricting the blood flow. The stent stays in place and keeps the artery open improving the blood flow.
Arterial Septal Defect (ASD)
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. The defect allows blood to flow from one atrium to the other, usually from the left side to the right side. ASDs account for 5% to 10% of all coronary heart disease , and for about 30% of the congenital heart defects diagnosed in adults.The operative mortality is < 1% in the absence of significant pulmonary hypertension. Surgical repair in young adults (< 25 years) results in long-term survival rates similar to those of matched controls. Repair in patients older than 40 years does not eliminate the risk of atrial arrhythmias and cerebrovascular accidents.
Coronary/Heart Bypass (CABG)
A Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) or Heart Bypass for short, is a form of heart surgery. The procedure diverts blood around clogged or narrowed arteries via new or ‘grafted’ arteries, to improve the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. The quality of cardiac health care providers offering is exceptional – with leading countries including Costa Rica, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and India.
Heart Valve Repair
Annuloplasty is a technique aimed at repairing the fibrous tissue at the base of the heart valve (the annulus). Sometimes, the annulus becomes enlarged, which enables blood to back up into the atrium. To repair this, sutures are sewn around the ring to make the opening smaller. This creates a purse string effect around the base of the valve and helps the leaflets meet again when the valve closes. We have found medical providers who match your requirements, select up to 5 countries and click GO for further information.
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart valve replacement surgery is an ‘open’ heart procedure to replace heart valves that have become susceptible to heart valve disease, or are abnormal in some way. Valves are replaced with either biological (animal or human tissue) or man-made valves.
Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs)
Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs) are for people who have had an abnormal, fast heart rate that caused them to faint or caused their heart to stop pumping properly. Sometimes medicines can be used to control these fast heart rates. When medicines do not work, doctors can implant an ICD. An ICD is used in patients at risk for three reaons. Ventricular tachycardia, when the lower chambers of the heart independently beat faster than 100 beats per minute; ventricular fibrillation, when the muscle fibers of the lower chambers of the heart contract in a fast, uncoordinated manner or for sudden cardiac death caused by arrhythmias.
Mitral Valve Repair
The Mitral Valve is positioned in the hearts left side between the left upper and left lower chamber. Mitral valve repair involves fixing your natural mitral valve as opposed to replacing it with a mechanical or tissue valve. One of two techniques are typically used; Valvuloplasty (ensures the flaps close properly) or Annuloplasty (repairing the fibrous tissue at the base of the heart valve).
Pacemaker (double Chamber)
A pacemaker is a small, artificial device that is fitted inside the chest to help regulate the heartbeat. Electrical impulses are sent to the heart via electrodes that are in contact with the heart muscles, maintaining a constant, regular beat.
Pacemaker Surgery
A pacemaker is a small, artificial device that is fitted inside the chest to help regulate the heartbeat. Electrical impulses are sent to the heart via electrodes that are in contact with the heart muscles, maintaining a constant, regular beat.
Patent Ductus Artery (PDA)
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart problem that occurs soon after birth in some babies. While a baby is in the womb it gets oxygen from the mother’s bloodstream, after birth, the baby is no longer connected to the mother’s bloodstream and therefore needs the blood to go directly to its own lungs to get oxygen. If the ductus arteriosus doesn’t close after birth as it should, it’s called a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
PDA Occlusion
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is one of the more common congenital heart defects. Occlusion is a term indicating that the state of something, which is normally open, is now totally closed. Occlusion devices are used for the treatment of congenital heart disease they have an auto-adjusting function which can adapt to the unique anatomy each patient.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Ventricular Septal Defect of the heart is characterized by the failure of development of the septum between the two ventricles of the heart. Failure of development of any part of the septum results in a defect. This abnormality usually develops before birth and is found most often in infants. It may vary considerably in terms of size and consequences.
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